Thanks everyone.

I don't think I'll actually try to skin & eat a groundhog.

They aren't at all afraid of my son's dachshund; dog & hogs walked around our back yard ignoring each other.

But I did see a slightly larger dog dragging a dead groundhog down the street, obviously proud of his kill. It was so big he could only drag it a couple of feet at a time, but then would stand over it, daring anyone to take away his prize. Wonder if he managed to get it home, and what his master thought of it all.

We don't have possums yet. Raccoons, skunks, a few rabbits & a few foxes. (Montreal, Canada).

cheers, everyone
JFW